Folk Bands and Artists

Simon Edwards (ex. Boothill Foottappers) legendary accordian-led folk rock band. Local recognition led to their appearance on the main stage at the Glastonbury Festival and 5 great and highly acclaime…

Kadialy Kouyate is a musician, a singer songwriter inspired by the West African Griot repertoire. Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy’s mesmerising kora playing and …

Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela is joined by her band – James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Orchestra) and Ewan…

Kaity Rae is a singer-songwriter from North London set to take the UK Country scene by storm in 2016 following a two week songwriting trip to Nashville in April and gaining over 1 million streams of h…

The Kamao Qaurtet take their inspiration from the legacy of the great Django Reinhardt and traditional Manouche and Romani (gypsy) music. Their repertoire ranges from hot swinging jazz, to traditional…

Fronted by singer and guitarist Jean de Talhouet, this trio version of the band includes clarinet (Dave Shulman), and rhythm guitar (Dave Kelbie). The repertoire ranges from hot swinging jazz featurin…

Kan Beng was formed in London in 2017 by Gambian percussionist Seneke Sillah. The band’s vision is to create a group blending traditional melodies and rhythms from various cultures with western styles…

Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, Karen’s life in the limelight began with her performing as a child in her local village hall in Argyll on the West coast …

Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer, songwriter, composer and essayist. Her songs combine folk influences and myth with themes as diverse as Charles Darwin´s family life and the complexities of modern…

Karmana is Sanskrit for “performing anything by means of magic” and the programme is informed by the belief in the mystical, transformative power of sound. Karmana draws on elements from classical, In…

Kat Drake´s richly varied career has taken her to the stages of The Union Chapel, Glastonbury Festival and Secret Garden Party, amongst many others. Spanning a huge range of roots music, her recording…

“There´s a fragility and vulnerability to her voice that brings with it this endearing wave of emotion that scoops you up and washes you away to a distant land of folk and romance... it´s femininity e…

Brand new musical pairing of acclaimed singer-songwriter Kate Dimbleby and much loved Keith Warmington on harmonica/guitar and vocals. Songs about life, loss and a lot of laughter born out of friendsh…